The DTA is Intersectoral- Part 1
In part one of the series hear from two of our researchers on their experience working with industry and the benefits this has brought to their academic careers.
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Regional Investment, European Funding and Defining Value: The Future Challenges for Research
Read more of: Regional Investment, European Funding and Defining Value: The Future Challenges for ResearchThis blog was initially published by Research Fortnight. The new government’s agenda poses universities some existential questions, says Vanessa Wilson A December election was always going to be a daunting prospect. But one heartening aspect was witnessing the role of universities and students’ unions in supporting student voter registration and turnout. It might not have […]
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University Alliance responds to general election result
Read more of: University Alliance responds to general election resultUniversity Alliance, the voice of professional and technical universities, gave congratulations to the Conservative party on their successful election campaign and reaffirmed their commitment to working with the new government. Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance Chief Executive said: “We congratulate the Prime Minister and look forward to working with the new government to realise commitments on […]
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Professor Jane Harrington Joins the University of Greenwich and UA Board
Read more of: Professor Jane Harrington Joins the University of Greenwich and UA BoardThis week, Professor Jane Harrington took up her post as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Greenwich. Professor Harrington joins Greenwich from another Alliance University, UWE Bristol, where she spent five years as Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Her specific interests include widening participation in Higher Education, enhancing teaching excellence and the student experience, and working closely […]
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British Academy join our call to look beyond salary-led definitions of value
Read more of: British Academy join our call to look beyond salary-led definitions of valueWith a potential future Conservative government threatening to tackle “low-value” degrees, what do we actually mean by “value” when it comes to Higher Education and how we can avoid being led astray by narrow definitions?
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Invest in technical skills by bridging the false HE/ FE divide
Read more of: Invest in technical skills by bridging the false HE/ FE divideAs we prepare for a new government Susanna Kalitowski looks at the problematic divide between HE and FE and how this is preventing us addressing key skills shortages.
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UA Members win Both Research Categories at this Year’s THE Awards
Read more of: UA Members win Both Research Categories at this Year’s THE AwardsPortsmouth University and Birmingham City University were among the winners at last night’s Times Higher Education Awards Ceremony hosted in London.
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The Next Government must Invest Across the Whole of Nursing Education
Read more of: The Next Government must Invest Across the Whole of Nursing EducationCommitments from political parties to return financial support for nursing students are welcome, but for Alliance universities to help resolve the NHS workforce crisis, investment must be made across the pipeline of education and delivery. A crisis in the NHS workforce Alliance Universities train over 56,000 nurses, midwives, occupational therapists and other allied healthcare professionals […]
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University Alliance supports NUS calls for return of Maintenance Grant
Read more of: University Alliance supports NUS calls for return of Maintenance GrantUniversity Alliance has joined forces with the National Union of Students (NUS), Universities UK, Million Plus and the Association of Colleges to call for the next government to reinstate and extend non-repayable maintenance funding for all students studying a higher education qualification.
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Alliance universities awarded prestigious Queen’s Anniversary prize
Read more of: Alliance universities awarded prestigious Queen’s Anniversary prizeAt a ceremony at St James’ Palace last night, three Alliance member universities were recognised for their contributions to higher and further education. The University of Greenwich, Coventry University and Birmingham City University were commended for their work tackling famine and disease, collaboration with engineering and manufacturing, and historic innovation and contribution to heritage. Alliance […]
